Sevylor Fiji 2-Person Kayak Review

Sevylor Fiji 2 person Inflatable kayak is an amazing watercraft that is perfect for beginners who want to learn the sport. Our Sevylor Fiji 2 Person Inflatable Kayak review will tell you what you can find in this best inflatable kayak for beginners. The Sevylor Fiji ships with a five-piece touring paddle and a travel bag.

This Sevylor Inflatable kayak is very lightweight and easily deflates to fit into the carrying bag for easy transport. So, it will be great if you take the Fiji with you during hiking and biking time, or on camping trips. However, this boat is designed for Class I and II water, and it is suitable for ocean surf and flat-water lakes.

01 Sevylor Fiji 2-Person Inflatable Kayak Overview

This Sevylor Fiji 2 Person kayak is 10 ft. 4 in. long when you fully inflate it. The Fiji ships with a five-piece paddle and a simple repair kit. Three semi-rigid I-beam air chambers of the floor offer safety to the users. If one chamber is punctured due to any rock, then the remaining I-beam chambers will keep the Fiji 2-person kayak afloat until he repairs the puncture. While the Sevylor Fiji Inflatable kayak comes without any skeg or fin, you can borrow one designed for this best recreational kayak.

It is suggested by most users to use a skeg, which can drastically improve your tracking and control. Without the skeg, you have to work hard to keep the kayak straight even in calm lake water. If your first kayaking experience is with the Sevylor Fiji Inflatable kayak, it may satisfy you by the performance, but be prepared to expend considerable energy propelling the craft. If you are thinking to purchase a kayak for your recreational use, the Sevylor Fiji Inflatable will be a great choice.

02 Specifications

Product Dimensions

124.8 x 34.8 x 35.5 inches

Brand

Sevylor

Model

Fiji 2-person

Type

2-person Inflatable Kayak

Size

10 feet 4 inches

Use

Recreational, Fishing (Lakes, Bays, Water bodies...)

Material

22-gauge PVC construction

Weight

23.8 lbs.

Weight Limit

400 lbs.

Number of Chambers

Multiple air chambers

Item model number

2000015233

03 Feature Analysis

3.1 Strong and Sturdy PVC Construction

Sevylor Fiji Inflatable kayak is constructed of the strong and sturdy 22-gauge PVC material that used on the hull and floor. The thick and strong materials have been experimented resistant to puncture, and abrasion sources, such as rocks, and overhanging underwater branches. The three semi-rigid I-beam air chambers floor combine to make the kayak able to withstand in any condition.

3.2 Multiple Air Chambers

The three separate I-beam air chambers permit the kayak to stay afloat even when one of the beams becomes punctured.Yes, this feature is difficult to find in any other inflatable kayaks, but it will not be significant if you don't repair the holes immediately. The patented Airtight System helps to save the kayak from any leakage.

3.3 Spray Covers

Sevylor Fiji 2 Person Inflatable kayak features spray covers, which are equipped to minimize the water splash in rough conditions. Even in the flat-water conditions when water splash more often, you will still enjoy the spray covers’ operation.

3.4 Removable Seat

The Fiji Inflatable kayak comes with decent sitting arrangements, while it offers to exchange it from one to two-person kayak at once. The middle seat is removable. So, if you want a single kayak ride, then you could remove the middle seat very quickly. You can use the free space for your extra gear.

04 Pros

Easy to operate

Reasonable price

Puncture resistant

Enough storage facility

Removable middle seat

Lightweight construction

I-beam floor provides stability

Well in tracking with extra skeg

05 Cons

Can't handle heavy wave

Without a skeg, it cannot paddle as straight as you will want

06 Final Verdict

The Fiji has an attractive appearance, while it is excellent for learning the water sport. The Fiji Inflatable kayak is quite slower, and tracking is a bit poor, but with the skeg, it can perform great. The skeg provides a 100 percent improvement in controlling the kayak. Considering the price of this boat, we find the Sevylor Fiji 2 Person Inflatable to be a good purchase for novices and those seeking to purchase an inexpensive kayak.